James Copeland. Queens Own ( Royal Wes Regiment )

[Guest barrycopeland14]

Hi, Can anybody tell me if there is anything else i can find out about my Grandfather. What i know about his Millitary Records are what i have found.

This is as follows.

Copeland , J , Private , Queens Own ( Royal West Regiment ).

He Joined in January 1917, and 5 months later was drafted to the western front.

There he participated in the battles of Ypres (3) , Cambrai and the Somme (2) , and also in heavy fighting at Havrincourt.

He was gassed in action at Cambrai in November 1917, but remained overseas doing excellent work until the Armistice. Demobolised in February 1919, he holds the General Service and Victory medals

37 Brassington Street , Salford.

Z1378.

I got this from - The National Roll Of The Great War 1914 - 1918. Section xiv. Salford.

If anyone can help me in any way i would really appreciate it . Regards Barry.

barry.copeland@ntlworld.com

[Hambo]

Barry

Welcome to the forum. I would recommend the book "Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment" 1914-1919 By Captain C.T.Atkinson

It can be ordered on line through the Naval and Military Press at

www.naval-military-press.com

Happy reading

Hambo

[Guest barrycopeland14]

Hi Hambo, thanks for that . I will do a google search for the book . I have - The National Roll Of The Great War 1914 - 1918 Salford and The National Roll Of The Great War 1914 - 1918 Manchester. I was told on-line that i would definitely get a response but i did not think it would be so soon. Once again Thanks . Barry. Manchester.

[Patrick H]

Barry,

I have a Copeland amongst the men on my local war memorial I am researching. Probably no relation but thought you might be interested.

He is Captain Douglas Chatterton Bruce Copeland MC

Adjt 12 Batt, London Regt, (The Rangers)

died 21st June 1918 at home aged 29

buried Lorne road Cemetery, Brentwood, Essex

He still has family living in Brentwood.

Regards

Patrick

[westkent78]

Hello Barry,

Here is a link to where you can download James Copeland's medal index card. (if you are willing to pay the 3.50 GBP fee)

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...1&resultcount=5

It should confirm his receipt of the British War Medal and Victory Medal, and may have some other information. More likely it will just have the medal roll reference numbers which can be used to check the medal rolls at the National Archives in Kew and may bring to light his battalion.

The National Archives may also hold his service papers, but you only have about a 20% chance of them having survived.

Best Regards,

Matthew

[Guest barrycopeland14]

Barry,

I have a Copeland amongst the men on my local war memorial I am researching. Probably no relation but thought you might be interested.

He is Captain Douglas Chatterton Bruce Copeland MC

Adjt 12 Batt, London Regt, (The Rangers)

died 21st June 1918 at home aged 29

buried Lorne road Cemetery, Brentwood, Essex

He still has family living in Brentwood.

Regards

Patrick

Hi Patrick , i really would'nt know if they were rellated , but i am interested .

Regards Barry. Manchester.

Hello Barry,

Here is a link to where you can download James Copeland's medal index card. (if you are willing to pay the 3.50 GBP fee)

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...1&resultcount=5

It should confirm his receipt of the British War Medal and Victory Medal, and may have some other information. More likely it will just have the medal roll reference numbers which can be used to check the medal rolls at the National Archives in Kew and may bring to light his battalion.

The National Archives may also hold his service papers, but you only have about a 20% chance of them having survived.

Best Regards,

Matthew

Hi Matthew, Thanks for replying . I will look at this site as i would be willing to pay for my Granfathers Medal Index Card. Many thanks Barry